Know Your Water Source
Posted October 7, 2014 at 5:40 am by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Merri Ann Simonson with a report on water sources for your real estate needs…
Merri Ann Simonson
When you first consider purchasing an unimproved parcel of land you should condition your purchase upon a satisfactory water source. Due to the risk of closing before the water source is determined, the days of clients purchasing land without the source are long gone.
If one hopes to use institutional financing, the lender will require that the water source be acceptable in quality and quantity; in addition to a valid septic system permit and access to a electrical power provider.
The majority of non-platted parcels in the San Juan Islands are serviced by individual wells. Most subdivisions offer access to a community water system, and some urban areas offer public systems.
Read the full report here (PDF)
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